FAQs • Hancock County, IN • CivicEngage

I have recently married and taken my spouses last name, do I need to reapply for my property tax deductions?: If you change your name on your deed, you must reapply for your property tax deductions with the Hancock County Auditor's Office.

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1. I have refinanced my home, do I have to reapply for my property tax deductions?: Refinancing does not effect your deductions.

2. I have recently married and taken my spouses last name, do I need to reapply for my property tax deductions?: If you change your name on your deed, you must reapply for your property tax deductions with the Hancock County Auditor's Office.

3. Are there tax deductions for those over 65, Veterans or the disabled?: In order to apply for the Over 65 deductions and disability deductions, you must bring your Federal Tax return from two years ago and proof of disability from your doctor. If you are a disabled American Veteran, you must bring your Award of Compensation showing the percentage the VA has determined for your service-connected disability. There are assessed value and income requirements for these deductions, to learn more please see Indiana Property Tax Benefits Form 51781.

Please complete the address change form (PDF) and email it to the Auditor (see directory) or mail to:

Hancock County Auditor
Attention: Address Change
111 S American Legion Place, Suite 217
Greenfield, IN 46140

5. Can I apply for deductions online?: You can apply for deductions online by locating your property on https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/?site=HancockCountyIN